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Lake Gaislachsee

Hiking Trail · Sölden

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Ötztal

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GAISLACHKOGL MITTELSTATION -> GAISLACHER SEE

moderate

Distance 4 km

2:30 h

560 m

17 m

2,704 m

2,174 m

Due to its unique heart shape, the Gaislacher See is unique in the Ötztal valley and worth every hike.

Author

Roland Grüner

Update: March 26, 2024

Difficulty

moderate

Technique

Stamina

Experience

Landscape

Highest point

Gaislacher Lake, 2,704 m

Lowest point

Middle Station Gaislachkogl Gondola, 2,174 m

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Track types

Dirt road

1.2 km

Path

2.8 km

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Safety information

Moderate mountain trail; for sure-footed and experienced hikers. Good physical condition, mountain experience & mountain equipment (see notice equipment) necessary. Please pay attention to the current weather report.

Tips and hints

Parking: Gaislachkoglbahn

More details about hiking In Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandern

Start

Middle Station Gaislachkogel Gondola

Coordinates:

46.950692, 10.987695

DMS

46°57'02.5"N 10°59'15.7"E

UTM

32T 651252 5201602

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Destination

Gaislacher Lake

Turn-by-turn directions

From the middle station of the Gaislachkoglbahn, turn left and walk in the direction of the Gaislacher Almen until the trail is splitting.

Here you stick to the marked path to the Gaislacher See or Kogl.

You continue to hike the steeper hairpin bends up into the Gaislacher Kar to the Gaislacher See.

Public transport

Enjoy a both comfortable and relaxing train ride to the train station in Ötztal Bahnhof. You get off the train in ÖTZTAL Bahnhof where you change to a public bus or local taxi. The current bus schedule can be found at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at

Directions

Sölden is located in the western part of Austria in the state TYROL, in a southern side valley of the Inn valley - the ÖTZTAL. For your arrival by car, you can plan the best route from your home town with the route planner online at https://www.google.at/maps

Parking

The following parking facilities are available in Sölden:

Parking lot
parking lot Stiegele
stair parking
Giggijochbahn + underground garage
Gaislachkoglbahn + underground garage
Parking Hochsölden
parking garage Hochsölden 1. parking lot

All parking is free during the day.

Parking for several days (eg hike tour):

Parkticket either online or directly at the cash desk of the Gaislachkoglbahn

Coordinates

46.950692, 10.987695

DMS

46°57'02.5"N 10°59'15.7"E

UTM

32T 651252 5201602

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Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

Author’s map recommendations

Kompass #042 | Inneres Ötztal und Pitztal, Gurgler Tal, Venter Tal | 1:25.000

Equipment

Appropriate equipment such as breathable suitable outdoor clothes for the weather, ankle-high walking boots, wind-, rain- & sun protection, hat, possibly gloves, is for all hikes and tours necessary.

Please bring a first-aidbox, a mobile phone, a walking map and if there is no hut on the way a snack and enough to drink.

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Lift-Assisted Hike: Nature Theme Trail: Gaislachkogl Middle station - Hochsölden - Maria's Alm - Sölden
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Difficulty

moderate

Distance

4 km

Duration

2:30 h

Ascent

560 m

Descent

17 m

Highest point

2,704 m

Lowest point

2,174 m

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